The save function in br/prefmanager.d in projectl 1.001 creates a projectL.prf file in the current working directory, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
                
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| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
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| References | () http://bugs.debian.org/489988 - | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/09/8 - | |
| References | () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44059 - | 
Information
                Published : 2008-07-18 16:41
Updated : 2025-04-09 00:30
NVD link : CVE-2008-3216
Mitre link : CVE-2008-3216
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-3216
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Products Affected
                debian
- projectl
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-59
                        
            Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
